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Our Latest Books Are Here!
A Must Have Book For All Teachers!
We are so excited to be sharing our latest creative project with you as we take it into the world!"Teachers Are Amazing…That's Us!" is co-authored by Dr. Janet J. Sawyer from San Diego, CA and Sandra Davis from Auckland, New Zealand.
It has been written for Teachers who are looking for tips and strategies for developing their People-literacy skills for shaping character in their students by creating a positive and empowering learning environment.
Learn about: The Four Bird DISC Personality Styles, tips for communicating more effectively, how to differentiate and tailor your instruction to meet the individual needs of your student’s Bird Styles, simple ways to create a classroom culture, how to apply the Virtues Project’s Five Strategies and activities for developing self-awareness.
An Essential Guide...Educators Are Amazing...Even Us!
This book is for Paraprofessionals, Teacher Aides and Parent Volunteers looking for tips and strategies for developing their People-literacy skills and for shaping character in their students by creating a positive and empowering learning environment.
Learn about:The Four DISC Personality Styles, tips for communicating more effectively, how to adapt your style to get the best out of all your relationships, simple ways to create a classroom culture, how to apply the Virtues Project’s Five Strategies, and activities for developing self-awareness.
Learn about:The Four DISC Personality Styles, tips for communicating more effectively, how to adapt your style to get the best out of all your relationships, simple ways to create a classroom culture, how to apply the Virtues Project’s Five Strategies, and activities for developing self-awareness.
We also have two DISC Behavioral Assessments with reports called the same names as our books. These reports will introduce you to your DISC Birds Style: D-Eagle, I-Parrot, S-Dove and C-Owl. The DISC model is the universal language of behavior. Research has shown that traits can be grouped together in four major groups. People with similar styles tend to exhibit specific behavioral characteristics common to that style.
Use this coupon code to get 10% off in the shop - DISC4you
Use this coupon code to get 10% off in the shop - DISC4you
Self-DISCovery
Online Workshops For Teachers
Providing online training workshops for leaders and teachers for fuelling their professional progression. Discover and apply your true potential as a leader, teacher or homeschool parent for making a difference in the world.
Professional development is often overlooked and considered an afterthought—especially with pressing concerns around students’ mental health and well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic shook up professional development, encouraging schools and districts to rethink what this process looks like and how to best set their educators up for success and, in turn, their students.
We have found that teacher professional development involves a continuous process of reflection, learning and action to further a teacher's knowledge and skills. This leads to enhanced teaching practices that positively impact on students' learning, and their mental, emotional and social wellness.
The Self-DISCovery online training programs offer a professional pathway and an online learning center that focuses on self-reflection, and the development of human potential for both educator and child – Mental, Emotional and Social Wellness.
The world is literally changing so fast and so is the face of homeschool parenting. Whether you are navigating anxiety, stress and overwhelm, or looking for ideas to be more proactive as an educator of your child or ways to promote more confidence, responsibility and Character, then we have created these workshops for you!
We focus on professional development that offers behavior interventions that build positive and encouraging relationships. Our workshops are designed to give practical, simple to implement ideas and strategies for creating better relationships - be proactive rather than reactive and grow your students and children to be responsible, confident, compassionate and independant.
Online Training Workshops...
1. Self-DISCovery Two Day Bootcamp
2. Building Character Through Virtues
3. DISCovering Me and You
4. Teaching Virtues to the Birds Flying Around Your Room
1. Self-DISCovery Two Day Bootcamp
2. Building Character Through Virtues
3. DISCovering Me and You
4. Teaching Virtues to the Birds Flying Around Your Room
Self-DISCovery
Two Day Bootcamp
Further develop your teaching skills with this professional development online workshop for teachers.
On this Bootcamp, you’ll have the opportunity to discover what makes a great teacher, the chance to develop your people and communication skills, explore character building virtues and also learn how to implement styles when creating a Behavioral Management Plan for students. Grow the confidence you need to succeed in your school, and join our Bootcamp today.
Bootcamp Outcomes...
Day 1:
- Introduction to the DISC Behavioral Model.
- Debrief your DISC Birds Report for applying key distinctions from your report.
- Understand each style’s personal strengths, weaknesses, and character virtues.
- Learn how to apply tips when responding to the four DISC primary styles.
- Complete a home-play proof of understanding assignment.
- Introduction to classroom scenarios that cause Teachers/Leaders stress.
- Learn how to implement styles when creating a Behavioral Management Plan for students.
- Differentiate your instruction by understanding the 4 personality styles in their classroom.
- Tips on how to effectively communicate with students and parents.
- Be introduced to typical behaviors teachers display when in conflict and learn to apply strategies for dealing with these conflict situations.
Building Character Through Virtues
Building Character Through Virtues workshop teaches five strategies for character development.
These strategies have been identified through a rigorous analysis of research in philosophy, psychology, education, and other fields. Character building is an effort that builds or improves upon an individual's mental, emotional and social characteristics.
Discover who you truly are with our detailed DISC Birds Personality Style Assessment. Learn a language that creates a common language whereby teachers and students can bridge their differences and improve their communication and ultimately their relationships.
Workshop Outcomes...
Day 1:
Building Character Through Virtues workshop teaches five strategies for character development.
These strategies have been identified through a rigorous analysis of research in philosophy, psychology, education, and other fields. Character building is an effort that builds or improves upon an individual's mental, emotional and social characteristics.
Discover who you truly are with our detailed DISC Birds Personality Style Assessment. Learn a language that creates a common language whereby teachers and students can bridge their differences and improve their communication and ultimately their relationships.
Workshop Outcomes...
Day 1:
- Introduction to the DISC Behavioral Model.
- Debrief your DISC Birds Report for applying key distinctions from your report.
- Understand each style’s personal strengths, weaknesses, and character virtues.
- Complete a home-play proof of understanding assignment.
- Learn what the combination of factors are in a classroom – what each one is within a dynamic system.
- Understand and be able to apply virtues in the classroom for building character.
- Learn how to become a purposeful teacher for bringing forth the best in your students.
- Be introduced to specific virtues and their definitions for applying in the classroom for developing a culture that focuses on building character.
- Learn which virtues come naturally to the four Bird DISC Styles.
DISCovering Me and You
This workshop is delivered over three weeks with three 90 minute sessions. It introduces teachers to the DISCovering Me and You student workbook and explains how to apply it with their students.
This workshop focuses on the DISC model for understanding personality (people-literacy), character virtues and skills on how to develop optimism, so important for preparing a child for the transition from high school to college - skills they can apply right throughout their life.
Through a facilitative approach and completing exercises in the workbook, the child starts to develop ways that will empower them to find meaning and purpose in their lives, and to reconnect with who they are.
Workshop Outcomes...
Session 1:
This workshop focuses on the DISC model for understanding personality (people-literacy), character virtues and skills on how to develop optimism, so important for preparing a child for the transition from high school to college - skills they can apply right throughout their life.
Through a facilitative approach and completing exercises in the workbook, the child starts to develop ways that will empower them to find meaning and purpose in their lives, and to reconnect with who they are.
Workshop Outcomes...
Session 1:
- Learn what observable behavior is and what makes up your DISC personality style.
- Learn a new language to describe the Four Bird Styles and what they like to focus on in life.
- Be able to apply the DISCovering Me and You Workbook with students and integrate it into your current curriculum.
- Apply five virtues for bringing out the best in yourself and your students.
- Attend a workshop Q&A session once you have applied the workbook with your students.
- Learn how to apply facilitation skills - ways to guide the process of completing the workbook.
Teaching Virtues to the Birds Flying Around Your Room
Teaching Virtues to the Birds Flying Around Your Room is an opportunity for Teachers, Administrators and Student Leaders to learn how to build character in their students and will answer the following questions:
Come join Dr. JJ and Sandra Davis when learning how to apply Virtues for shifting behavior in the classroom. When preparing for this workshop you will need to take your Free DISC Assessment that will identify your Natural personality styles (10 minutes).
- Do you lay awake at night wondering about how to shift problem behavior in your students?
- Do you have challenging moments in your classroom where behavior is the problem?
- Would you like to learn ways for developing a culture of kindness and peace in your classroom?
Come join Dr. JJ and Sandra Davis when learning how to apply Virtues for shifting behavior in the classroom. When preparing for this workshop you will need to take your Free DISC Assessment that will identify your Natural personality styles (10 minutes).
Those "Ah Ha" Moments
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I liked learning about each personality type and the bird associated with them. I think that identifying personalities in others is especially useful for teachers because we can better understand our students and their strengths and needs.
My second a-ha moment was identifying the personalities of the people in my family. I now better understand how to interact with each person more effectively. I like how you pointed out that we all have the qualities of each of the birds and can utilize the strengths of each when necessary. Student Teacher |
From completing the Two Day Bootcamp, I now have a better understanding of why people communicate and react the way they do to certain situations.
This understanding enables me as a Manager and Principal to communicate and approach each member of my staff more effectively, which means we all benefit. Knowing what the needs are of each DISC Birds style has supported me to better interact and communicate with my staff, parents and students alike. Principal - Middle School |
One aha moment was when I found out that everyone is a type of bird, including the students I work with. As this was being discussed I couldn’t help but picture every student I work with and wonder what bird style each of them was.
Another moment was when Dr. JJ mentioned that everyone has all four birds inside of them and we have to switch depending on the situation. This made me reflect that when I deal with my co-worker I need to switch because she is an Eagle and I can be a Dove at work. The other teacher I work with is a Parrot so, I need to adapt to their energy. Student Teacher |
Student Testimonials
A class of middle school aged children have written the following insights, using the information they were given in their DISCovering Me and You workbook, and using their own words.
I'm a Dove and I am a very social person. I like to go at a slow steady pace. I also fear sudden change in certain situations.
I get really angry and nervous under stress. I like to take my time with things. When it comes to performances I am afraid people will criticize me about my performances that is why I'm shy...
I am a "MISS Parrot with an Eagle". I am motivated by people and problems. I tend to talk a lot and always question problems. I like to have control and need LOTS of people to be around ME!! When I am STRESSED I will either dictate and get angry or talk a whole lot more than normal! ME, MYSELF and I describe ourselves as bubbly, funny, outgoing and hardworking when the time's right.
I am everyone's cheerleader (a good excuse to be very loud)...
I am everyone's cheerleader (a good excuse to be very loud)...